PetroSA is to Fund an Eco-schools Program

PetroSA is to fund an eco-schools program aimed at encouraging environmental responsibility among the youth to the tune of R4.5 million. "We understand the need to preserve our environment for future generations. The beauty of the program lies in the fact that it exposes young people to the importance of responsible environmental custodianship," Kaizer Nyatsumba, [...]

Tanzania Red Cross to Spend Over $43,000 on Resettling Flood Victims

The Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS) has set aside Sh67.1 million (US$43,013) to assist 180 displaced families living in various camps in Dar es Salaam, following the December floods. The government resettled the floods victims to Mabwepande area in the outskirts of the city at the weekend. Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Monday after [...]

Tree Rings May Underestimate Climate Response to Volcanic Eruptions

Some climate cooling caused by past volcanic eruptions may not be evident in tree-ring reconstructions of temperature change because large enough temperature drops lead to greatly shortened or even absent growing seasons, according to climate researchers, who compared tree-ring temperature reconstructions with model simulations of past temperature changes.

2012 Consolidated Appeal Process for Liberia Launched

The United Nations Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator for Liberia, Mr. Moustapha Soumaré, launched the 2012 Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) for Liberia today on Monday, 06 February 2012, in the presence of the United Nations Country Team in Liberia, donor representatives and other humanitarian and government partners. The 2012 Liberia CAP is appealing for a total [...]

Business Secretary Vince Cable Launches Fifth Annual Apprenticeship Week

Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched the fifth annual Apprenticeship Week. The week is on track to be the biggest Apprenticeship Week to-date, with over 500 events across the country celebrating the countless achievements of learners and employers. The official launch event, held at Channel 4 in London, will be attended by apprentices and representatives [...]

Chemists Develop Faster, More Efficient Protein Labeling

North Carolina State University researchers have created specially engineered mammalian cells to provide a new "chemical handle" which will enable researchers to label proteins of interest more efficiently, without disrupting the normal function of the proteins themselves or the cells in which they are found.

Chinese Herbal Medicine May Provide Novel Treatment for Alcohol Abuse

UCLA RESEARCH ALERT   FINDINGS:    UCLA researchers have identified how a component of an ancient Chinese herbal anti-hangover medicine called dihydromyricetin, isolated from the plant Hovenia , counteracts acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal symptoms.

Nickelodeon Acquires New Half-hour Series, Life With Boys

Nickelodeon has announced a global broadcast acquisition with Classic Media and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana for the new half-hour series, Life With Boys.  The 22-episode series created by Michael Poryes (Hannah Montana and That’s So Raven), starring Torri Webster as "Tess" and Madison Pettis as "Allie," is produced by Nelvana and Helion Pictures. “We are excited [...]

Hakeem Nicks Celebrates His Super Bowl Championship Title with Cereal And Milk

Super Bowl Champion and New York Giant Hakeem Nicks isn’t only a champion on the field; he’s a champion at the breakfast table too. Nicks starts each day with lowfat milk at breakfast, and today is no different. Nicks celebrates last night’s win with a bowl of cereal and lowfat milk. Milk has the nutrients [...]

National Intelligence And Security Service Task Force of the Federal Police of Ethiopia Arrests Eight Suspected Members of Al-Qaeda

The National Intelligence and Security Service Task force of the Federal Police of Ethiopia revealed on Monday that it has arrested eight suspected members of the renowned terror group Al-Qaeda, who were trying to launch an organized attack in the country. The police said the suspects were found organizing attacks, training and educating recruits with [...]

UBC Researchers Discover Key to Immune Cell’s ‘internal Guidance’ System

UBC researchers have discovered the molecular pathway that enables receptors inside immune cells to find, and flag, fragments of pathogens trying to invade a host.The discovery of the role played by the molecule CD74 could help immunologists investigate treatments that offer better immune responses against cancers, viruses and bacteria, and lead to more efficient vaccines.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, Seeks to Improve Suburban London Railways

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, will ask the Government to hand over to him the power to franchise the suburban London railways so that he can greatly improve the services they offer. In a vision for the capital’s railways the Mayor explains how he wants the Government to devolve to him the power to [...]

New Secret Outlast Anti-Perspirant And Deodorant Collection Partners with Jenni Pulos

The New Secret OutlastTM Anti-Perspirant and Deodorant Collection is partnering with Jenni Pulos, the ultimate to-do-list master on Bravo’s Flipping Out, to help women everywhere conquer their long days with the 48-hour odor protection of Secret Outlast. As a TV personality, actress, rapper and executive assistant, Jenni knows the importance of preparing yourself to conquer [...]

Nigeria to Consume 35 Million Tons of Rice By 2050

Nigeria’s rice consumption is projected to reach 35 million tons by 2050, from 5 million ton currently, rising at the rate of 7 per cent yearly due to population growth, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, said on Monday in Abuja. Akinwunmi Adesina told journalists that conscientious efforts were being made [...]

BBC Four Secures Rights to New Scandinavian Comedy Drama Series, Lilyhammer

Stevie Van Zandt (The Sopranos) stars as New York mobster Frank ‘The Fixer’ Tagliano. After testifying against his Mafia boss, Frank enters the Witness Protection Programme and makes an unusual demand: he asks to be set up with his new life in the sleepy Norwegian town Lillehammer, which he fell in love with while watching [...]